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Globus Maritime Limited Announces the Delivery of a 2026-Built Ultramax Dry Bulk Vessel “Glbs Olympia,” Expanding Fleet to Ten Vessels

Globus Maritime expands fleet with delivery of modern 2026-built Ultramax dry bulk vessel Glbs Olympia, increasing capacity to ten vessels

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Globus Maritime Limited, a dry bulk shipping company listed on NASDAQ, announced the delivery of the 2026-built Ultramax vessel Glbs Olympia, expanding its fleet to ten vessels with a total capacity of approximately 744,622 DWT. The vessel, built by Nihon Shipyard in Japan, is fuel-efficient and aligns with the company's fleet renewal strategy focused on modernization and efficiency improvements to enhance competitive positioning and shareholder value.

Globus Maritime Limited Announces the Delivery of a 2026-Built Ultramax Dry Bulk Vessel “Glbs Olympia,” Expanding Fleet to Ten Vessels
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Key Points

  • Delivery of Glbs Olympia, a 64,000 DWT Ultramax dry bulk carrier, built in 2026 at Nihon Shipyard, Japan.
  • Fleet expansion to ten vessels with total carrying capacity of about 744,622 DWT and an average fleet age of 8 years, emphasizing modernization and fuel efficiency.
  • Commitment to disciplined capital allocation and strategic growth targeting sustainability and competitiveness in global dry bulk shipping.
  • The dry bulk shipping sector and global maritime transportation markets are directly impacted, with potential ripple effects on commodities logistics chains such as iron ore, coal, grain, and steel.

GLYFADA, Greece, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Maritime Limited (the “Company” or "Globus") (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that it has taken delivery of the M/V “Glbs Olympia,” a 2026 new built Ultramax dry bulk carrier it acquired and which the Company had previously announced on August 23, 2023.

The M/V “Glbs Olympia” was built at the Nihon Shipyard Co in Japan and has a carrying capacity of approximately 64,000 DWT.

Athanasios Feidakis President and CEO of Globus commented:

“We are pleased to announce the delivery of our fourth Ultramax newbuilding from a reputable shipbuilder, marking another important milestone in the ongoing renewal and modernization of our fleet. The addition of this modern, fuel-efficient vessel further strengthens our operational capabilities and efficiency. Our fleet renewal strategy remains focused on investing in high-quality, commercially competitive tonnage that is well positioned to meet the evolving requirements of the global shipping industry.

“We remain committed to disciplined growth and the selective expansion of our fleet, while maintaining a prudent approach to capital allocation. By strengthening our competitive position and enhancing the quality and efficiency of our fleet, we aim to deliver sustainable, long-term value to our shareholders.”

Following this acquisition, the fleet of Globus comprises of ten dry bulk carriers with a total carrying capacity of approximately 744,622 DWT.

About Globus Maritime Limited

Globus is an integrated dry bulk shipping company that provides marine transportation services worldwide and presently owns, operates and manages a fleet of ten dry bulk vessels that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, alumina and other dry bulk cargoes internationally. Globus’ subsidiaries own and operate ten vessels with a total carrying capacity of approximately 744,622DWT and a weighted average age of about 8 years as of September 14, 2026.

Safe Harbor Statement

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements provide the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements include statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, intentions, assumptions and other statements that are not historical facts or that are not present facts or conditions. Words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “will” or similar words or phrases, or the negatives of those words or phrases, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements for many reasons specifically as described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Globus undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this communication or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should, however, review the factors and risks Globus describes in the reports it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information please contact:

Globus Maritime Limited+30 210 960 8300Athanasios [email protected] Link – New York+1 212 661 7566Nicolas [email protected]  



Risks

  • Forward-looking statements indicate potential uncertainties including market demand volatility, shipping industry cyclicality, and fluctuations in charter rates.
  • Risks related to global economic conditions that affect dry bulk cargo volumes and freight rates.
  • Possible regulatory changes and operational risks related to shipping including fuel efficiency and environmental compliance requirements.

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